Podcast appearances and mentions of freddy garcia

Courtney Finnicum of "Baseball Isn't Boring" takes us behind the scenes at this past weekend's SoxFest Live. Hear what annoyed the fans enough to get a "Sell the Team" chant going, get the word on a few prospects that stood out as personalities, have a beer with Freddy Garcia and find out what ridiculous thing Jerry Reinsdorf did behind the scenes. The stories you haven't heard and our guy The SoxNerd checking in for "30 Minutes of Sox!" Chris Lanuti and Ed Siebert sit at his 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago to discuss their favorite team - The Chicago White Sox in a podcast "For Fans, By Fans!" Listen. Subscribe. Share. Call 708-459-8406 and leave your comments and questions for the next episode! SUBSCRIBE NOW​ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SoxInTheBasement.com!

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series, Chuck Garfien hosts a panel at SoxFest with Mark Buehrle, Freddy Garcia, Jose Contreras and Harold Baines. They talk about the four straight complete games in the World Series, how Garcia guaranteed they'd win it all after Game 2 of the World Series, Buehrle drinking beers before getting the save in Game 3, the announcement that the White Sox are making a Buehrle statue to be unveiled this summer and more!

In Ep.126 I will air my short interview from the Valero Texas Open Media Day with the defending Champ Corey Conners. Brucie aka Freddie Garica will join me on this special Tuesday show. We will discuss the BIG names coming to SA in April along with the state of local golf from the eyes of a couple of hack golfers. Tune in!!! nothingisob.com $$$$. GOLD Level Sponsor & Fore Bros Tour $$$$ Board Member Brad Eischens with Metalstacks, a precious metals Collectors Club, has THE Lowest Retail Pricing for gold and silver coins, rounds, and bars online. Just text “Nothing is OB” to Brad @ 210-274-5894 to learn more. Also, you can hit up his Facebook page at MS Brad & visit his website at msbrad.com. ***Presenting Sponsor*** FOREBROS TOUR "NEVER GOLF ALONE AGAIN" Ways to listen https://linktr.ee/Nothingisob​​ Please follow/subscribe: facebook: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast instagram: @nothingisob X: @nothingisob youtube: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast

Ep.115 I will have on a couple of usual suspects Mike Ostman and Freddy Garcia on to talk all things about San Antonio Golf . We discuss our favorite golf YouTubers, best games to gamble/play on the course, the rate increase going around the city and greater SA are. Also in tourney season many charities/organizations in the area, we talk all about of favorite tourneys. Tune in!!! www.nothingisob.com *Presenting Sponsor* FOREBROS TOUR- Amateur Golf TOUR. "If you don't have a home, we have one for you." Games played during the events include: CTPs, net/gross skins, flighted, & "King of the Par 3s" -NEVER GOLF ALONE AGAIN ***Please visit our friends at El Cameo Ranch*** A South Texas Ranch called El Cameo is hosting its first annual El Cameo Classic golf tournament on November 11th at Olmos Basin Golf course here in San Antonio. Reach out for more details via Instagram at @elcameoranch. That's @ E L C A M E O R A N C H. You can call/text 361-815-2303 or also email elcameoranch@yahoo.com Ways to listen https://linktr.ee/Nothingisob​​ Please follow/subscribe: facebook: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast instagram: @nothingisob X (twitter): @nothingisob youtube: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast

In this episode we dive into the world of functional health and discuss Functional Neurology with our special guest Freddy Garcia, director of operations at the Carrick Institute for Neuroscience and a clinical neuroscientist with more than a decade of experience.Dr. Garcia is a leader in education and travels the world teaching other doctors, in various specialties, the latest in functional neurology.We discuss his journey that led him to where he is today as a leader in functional neurology with the most prestigious in the field, The Carrick Institute for Neuroscience. We discuss his experience learning from Dr. Ted Carrick himself and explore what it means to practice functional neurology as a paradigm in healthcare.The paradigm of Functional Neurology allows providers across all specialties to adapt their backgrounds and tools and apply a functional approach to healthcare in neurology. Understanding and utilizing the concept of neuroplasticity, functional neurology utilizes sensory therapies to target very specific neurological pathways identified by a specific detailed neurological examination with the goal of driving neuroplasticity to identified regions of the nervous system needing improved function.We discuss how this paradigm of Functional Neurology can be applied across various continuums to adapt to where the individual patient is at in their health journey. From post stroke rehabilitation and traumatic brain injury to sports performance optimization, functional neurology can be utilized.We hope you enjoy our discussion on Functional Neurology!.Your Health, Wealth and UltimateSelf Team!

In Ep.106 I speak with one of the best friends on and off the course Freddy Garcia. We talk about all how our friendship started thru this game, his golf favorites, how to get to him and more. Tune in!!! ^^^^^^^www.nothingisob.com^^^^^^^ $$$$. GOLD Level Sponsor & Fore Bros Tour $$$$ Board Member Brad Eischens with Metalstacks, a precious metals Collectors Club, has THE Lowest Retail Pricing for gold and silver coins, rounds, and bars online. Just text “Nothing is OB” to Brad @ 210-274-5894 to learn more. Also, you can hit up his Facebook page at MS Brad & visit his website at msbrad.com. *Presenting Sponsor* FOREBROS TOUR- Amateur Golf TOUR. If you don't have a home, we have one for you. "NEVER GOLF ALONE AGAIN" Ways to listen https://linktr.ee/Nothingisob​​ Please follow/subscribe: facebook: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast instagram: @nothingisob X: @nothingisob youtube: Nothing is OB: South Texas Golf Podcast

0:00 Intro  0:56 Who Needs an Estate Plan? 1:35 Mistake #1: Not Defining Your Goals 4:23 Mistake #2: Not Getting Beneficiaries Right 5:42 "Five by Five" Power in a Trust 8:11 Mistake #3: Not Considering Your Liabilities 9:57 Mistake #4: Not Updating Your Estate Plan 11:01 Mistake #5 : Going it Along (and Procrastinating!) When you ultimately pass away, do you want to determine who receives your assets and how? Or would you rather the government or someone else make the decisions? If your answer to this question was "Yes", then you need an estate plan. To avoid family disharmony, it is important to draw out your estate plan in a way that you know will be executed according to your wishes! In our latest "Fundamentals of Investing" video, our VP of Investments and personal finance expert Freddy Garcia joined Director of Research, Brian Dress, to discuss the 5 most common mistakes we see in estate planning. As advisors, we have seen many terrible outcomes for folks who don't have their estate plan in order. Especially with those investors who decide to "go it alone" and not seek professional help with this important life decision, we see procrastination as a huge problem. Often times, life changes like divorce, the death of a beneficiary, or the addition of grandchildren makes changes to the estate plan crucial. Since one of the biggest problems in estate planning is that the average inheritance is spent down in 2 years, it's logical that people would want to pass down assets in a way that they won't be frittered away frivolously. To that end, Freddy covers some strategies that can help you make sure your wishes are followed to a T. To learn more about how to create an estate plan that works for you and your family, set time directly on Brian's calendar, call us at (630) 547-3316, or email at briand@leftbrainwm.com DISCLAIMER: This report contains views and opinions which, by their very nature, are subject to uncertainty and involve inherent risks. Predictions or forecasts, described or implied, may prove to be wrong and are subject to change without notice. All expressions of opinion included herein are subject to change without notice. Predictions or forecasts described or implied are forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions which may prove to be wrong and/or other events which were not taken into account may occur. Any predictions, forecasts, outlooks, opinions, or assumptions should not be construed to be indicative of the actual events which will occur. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The opinions and data in this report have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable; neither Left Brain nor its affiliates warrant the accuracy or completeness of such and accept no liability for any direct or consequential losses arising from its use. In addition, please note that Left Brain, including its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, and advisory clients, may have positions in one or more of the securities discussed in this communication. Please note that Left Brain, including its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, and advisory clients may take positions or effect transactions contrary to the views expressed in this communication based upon individual or firm circumstances. Any decision to effect transactions in the securities discussed within this communication should be balanced against the potential conflict of interest that Left Brain, its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, and advisory clients has by virtue of its investment in one or more of these securities. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The price of securities can and will fluctuate, and any individual security may become worthless. A high or favorable rating, rating outlook, gauge, or similar opinion is not indicative of future performance, and no user should rely on any such rating, rating outlook, gauge, or similar opinion to predict performance or potential for return. Future performance may not equal projected or forecasted performance or potential for return. All ratings and related analysis, as well as data, statistics, analysis, and opinions contained herein are solely statements of opinion and are not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any security or make any other investment decisions. This report may contain “forward-looking” information that is not purely historical in nature. Such information may include, among other things, projections, and forecasts. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will materialize. Reliance upon information herein is at the sole discretion of the reader. THE REPORT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

This week we switch gears from our usual market recap videos to bring you the latest in our Fundamentals of Investing series, discussing a topic that is relevant to literally all families -- Life Insurance. Most of us know Life Insurance is an essential building block of a comprehensive financial plan, but there are so many options and potential pitfalls that going it alone is a dangerous strategy. In this week's Jarvis® Update, we welcome VP of Investments, Freddy Garcia, our resident financial planning expert, to cover some of the major mistakes he has seen investors make over his 26 years of financial planning and advisory experience. As we talk our way though the common errors that folks make with insurance, we come to some key conclusions: (1) Don't procrastinate, as a single split second event could leave your family in need of a life insurance benefit (2) Don't go it alone -- this is a complicated field, but there are also many novel strategies that can help your family and minimize their tax burden (3) Always review what you have -- life changes, insurance companies change, beneficiaries change. It's not good enough just to buy a policy and stick it in the drawer for decades! If you are looking to get on top of your insurance situation and achieve peace of mind, both for yourself and your loved ones, please get in touch with us to schedule a meeting! You never know when you will need it. https://m.levitate.ai/67de35-5y0b8m/60-minute-meeting Call Brian directly at (630) 547-3316. DISCLAIMER: This report contains views and opinions which, by their very nature, are subject to uncertainty and involve inherent risks. Predictions or forecasts, described or implied, may prove to be wrong and are subject to change without notice. All expressions of opinion included herein are subject to change without notice. Predictions or forecasts described or implied are forward-looking statements based on certain assumptions which may prove to be wrong and/or other events which were not taken into account may occur. Any predictions, forecasts, outlooks, opinions, or assumptions should not be construed to be indicative of the actual events which will occur. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The opinions and data in this report have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable; neither Left Brain nor its affiliates warrant the accuracy or completeness of such and accept no liability for any direct or consequential losses arising from its use. In addition, please note that Left Brain, including its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, and advisory clients, may have positions in one or more of the securities discussed in this communication. Please note that Left Brain, including its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, and advisory clients may take positions or effect transactions contrary to the views expressed in this communication based upon individual or firm circumstances. Any decision to effect transactions in the securities discussed within this communication should be balanced against the potential conflict of interest that Left Brain, its principals, employees, agents, affiliates, and advisory clients has by virtue of its investment in one or more of these securities. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. The price of securities can and will fluctuate, and any individual security may become worthless. A high or favorable rating, rating outlook, gauge, or similar opinion is not indicative of future performance, and no user should rely on any such rating, rating outlook, gauge, or similar opinion to predict performance or potential for return. Future performance may not equal projected or forecasted performance or potential for return. All ratings and related analysis, as well as data, statistics, analysis, and opinions contained herein are solely statements of opinion and are not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold, or sell any security or make any other investment decisions. This report may contain “forward-looking” information that is not purely historical in nature. Such information may include, among other things, projections, and forecasts. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will materialize. Reliance upon information herein is at the sole discretion of the reader. THE REPORT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

PASSED BALL SHOW #36 7/12/2012 Part 1 WITH BOY MEETS MACHINE IN STUDIO; @john_pielli is joined in studio by Boy Meets Machine as they perform a couple of acoustic songs live. They talk about how they created and wrote the Passed Ball Show theme song. We also touch on topics such as how Freddy Garcia gets people out and why Chris Berman is still calling the home run derby. Also hear about why Matt Harvey needs to be called up now, how the Marlins should have a representative in this year's All Star Game and why the players don't care about the ASG like they did years ago.

If there's one player on the 2005 White Sox who hasn't been given enough credit, it's Freddy Garcia. Ozzie Guillen speaks with Chuck Garfien about what Garcia meant to their championship team, telling must-listen, untold stories about Garcia winning Game 4 of the ALCS in Anaheim and the World Series clincher in Houston. Ozzie also talks about Mark Buehrle getting the save in Game 3 and the experience of flying back to Chicago after winning the World Series.(2:50) - Freddy Garcia an underrated and underappreciated piece to the 2005 White Sox(8:20) - Freddy Garcia's heroics during the championship run(21:40) - Ozzie on Freddy's start in the World Series(27:20) - Celebrating the 2005 World seriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Freddy Garcia, vice president for investments at Left Brain Wealth Management, says that the classic '4 percent rule' created by financial-planning legend William Bengen needs to be adjusted in times like what we are seeing now, with rising inflation and the growth outlook for the market changing. Garcia says the rule can work as intended -- designed to determine the size a nest egg should be to last a lifetime --  but only when it is managed to reflect market conditions that can impact long-term returns.

Freddy Garcia, vice president for investments for Left Brain Wealth Management, discusses year-end financial strategies that investors should consider before it's too late, noting that there's real value to using losses to offset gains from big winners, even in cases where you expect the losing stock to become a winner in time. The tax savings can ease the burden from trimming back issues with oversized winnings, Garcia says, and the promising stock can be repurchased down the line. Garcia said year-end also is the time to plan out income needs for the coming year, and to plot through distributions and Roth IRA conversions.

Freddy Garcia, vice president of Investments for Left Brain Wealth Management, says that investors who hire advisers to help manage their money need to get appropriate help picking and selecting stocks, bonds and mutual funds, rather than simply following cookie-cutter programs. Garcia says that too many investment advisers fall back on the idea that they provide 'planning,' rather than high-conviction investment selections; they play quarterback, he says, and hand the ball off on matching specific clients to ideal investments. As a result, clients who hired an adviser looking for broad financial plans -- including the development of a portfolio -- come away disappointed by returns over time.

Freddy Garcia, vice president of Investments for Left Brain Wealth Management, says that investors who hire advisers to help manage their money need to get appropriate help picking and selecting stocks, bonds and mutual funds, rather than simply following cookie-cutter programs. Garcia says that many advisers provide 'planning,' without doing high-conviction investment selections, ultimately leading to a time when clients are unhappy because their broad financial plan isn't meeting their return expectations. Also on the show, Tom Lydon of ETFTrends.com highlights an equal-weighted index fund as his ETF of the Week, Ed Slott of IRAhelp.com helps Chuck answer a listener's question, and we revisit a recent chat with Herb Greenberg, senior editor of Empire Financial Research.

Freddy Garcia, vice president for investments at Left Brain Wealth Management, discusses financial advisers who redirect consumers away from stocks based on their own personal biases, and in spite of the client's wishes to take on risk and add individual stocks to their holdings. Garcia -- and host Chuck Jaffe, who has written two books on choosing and working with financial advisers -- warn against financial counselors who don't want to broaden their horizons to meet the demands and expectations of clients. 

Michael Power, strategist at NinetyOne, says that stock market valuations are stretched and bond yields are unsatisfying, but investors have no place else to go but the domestic markets. He expects a sell-off and downturn, but to end quickly. Ultimately, he believes investors will like the progress made over the next year, even though they will have to suffer through heightened volatility to reach that good news. Also on the show, Freddy Garcia of Left Brain Wealth Management discusses financial advisers who don't or won't put individual stocks into client portfolios, and Doug Cartwright, portfolio manager of the Buffalo Early Stage Growth (BUFOX ) talks small- and mid-cap investing in the Market Call.

In this episode Mad Dog is digging up the story of one of the greatest baseball teams to never win the world series, the 2001 Seattle Mariners. Led by rookie Ichiro Suzuki's MVP season, the Mariners would tie the major league record for wins with 116 victories. Their roster consisted of eight All-Stars including John Olerdu, Brett Boone, Edgar Martinez and Freddy Garcia. Their domination throughout the regular season was evident but when the playoffs came around their skills would be tested when they found themselves facing off against Derek Jeter and the New Yankees dynasty. Mariners manger Lou Piniella (28:27) joins Mad Dog to give more detail and insight into his 2001 squad.

Freddy Garcia, vice president for investments for Left Brain Wealth Management, says that the age-old fight between growth and value investors misdirects investors to pursue bad market timing, as has been evident this year when value stocks rebounded to lead the way through the first six months, but growth stocks have charged back in recent weeks. By focusing on 'sustainable revenue growth' -- a metric that many so-called 'value stocks' lack -- investors 'will be better off in the long run,' finding companies poised for positive results no matter which investment style market conditions favors at any moment. 

Freddy Garcia, vice president for investments at Left Brain Wealth Management, talks about how the firm's value statement underpins all of its efforts, from stock picking and the development of The Chosen List to working with clients to provide an overall approach to money management.

Michael Falk of Focus Consulting Group -- who joins Chuck every three months to discuss the market, investing and his personal battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease -- talks about how he would set up a portfolio that his family (and yours) could live with forever, discusses why the classic 60-40 portfolio will disappoint investors and much more in an extended Big Interview. Also on the show, Alan McKnight, chief investment officer at Regions Asset Management, gives his take on markets, interest rates, inflation and more and, in the Left Brain thinking segment, Freddy Garcia of Left Brain Wealth Management discusses how the firm's value statement is so essential to picking and managing portfolios of growth stocks.

How do we increase diversity in the rooms where decisions are made? What can we do to improve representation in the decision making processes in regional leadership positions? How do we open the doors for more people of color to serve on the Boards of Directors here in the Hudson Valley? Freddy Garcia is teaming up with Pattern for Progress on the new Board Institute, an initiative designed to provide the training, resources, connections, and support those who are ready to serve on regional not-for-profit Boards of Directors.This week's episode features Freddy Garcia, Regional Director for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Engagement at Westchester Medical Center and Director of the new Board Institute at Pattern for Progress. Recruitment for this program begins in mid-April -- stay tuned for more information about how to apply to be part of this board leadership development program, and how your local Boards of Directors can find candidates ready to serve. 

Freddy Garcia, vice president for investments for Left Brain Wealth Management, talks about converting traditional individual retirement accounts into tax-free Roth IRAs, a move that he says may not pay off unless it is done with high-growth assets. Garcia noted that converting an IRA forces the owner to pay taxes due now, before moving the money into a Roth, which grows tax-free for life. The loss due to paying taxes now should get investors thinking about asset location, where they want to put their high-growth assets, because without significant growth in the new Roth, investors won't recover the taxes they pay now for many years, if ever.  

Stephen Dover, chief market strategist for Franklin Templeton, says in the Big Interview that he sees a rise in inflation, but thinks the economy can put off any serious bump in prices for as much as three years, He recognized the problems and issues for both stocks and bonds, but still says that investors should stick with domestic and international markets for stocks and bonds to take advantage of the market while it keeps running. Also on the show, Freddy Garcia of Left Brain Investment Research discusses when and why investors might want to convert traditional individual retirement accounts into tax-free Roth IRAs, and Jack Murphy of Levin Easterly Partners talks value-oriented, event-themed investing in the Market Call.

Freddy Garcia of Left Brain Wealth Management says that after a year that saw explosive growth -- over 500 percent last year -- Enphase Energy has calmed down, become less risky and still has enough room to grow that it is now a core holding for the Left Brain team. Garcia explains how the reduction in risk makes the stock a core piece for all investors, though he notes that the volatility in the stock means that it's on a short leash and would be a candidate for sale if it can't live up to expectations quickly.

Brian Singer, co-manager of the William Blair Macro Allocation Fund, says that investors should be looking at making allocation changes now because the economy and market will come out of the pandemic changed, ready for a more broad recovery but also facing increased inflation as an offshoot of the economic stimulus. While not expecting inflation to take root yet, Singer agreed that certain inflation plays -- including energy stocks, the value investment style and more -- are likely to do well; he is less optimistic about the domestic market in general going forward. Also on the show, Freddy Garcia of Left Brain Wealth Management discusses how Enphase Energy has moved from a highly speculative stock that has gained more than 500 percent in the last year to a 'core holding' that he feels comfortable putting in anyone's portfolio, and Richard Howe of the Stock Spin-off Investing newsletter talks stocks in the Market Call.

Freddy Garcia, first vice president of investments at Left Brain Wealth Management, says that even in sectors that have been sluggish and slow, there can be companies with the right fast-growth characteristics.  He cites PayPal and Square as examples, noting that they have excelled amid the pandemic and should keep on rolling, even as most of the financial sector can be viewed as being mostly struggling value stocks.  

Jim O'Shaughnessy of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management and author of 'What Works on Wall Street' discusses how what is working now in the pandemic market is the same as what has always worked, namely patience and diversification. In a wide-ranging interview, O'Shaughnessy makes it clear that investors can get by with simple portfolios and without complex new and alternative investments. Also on the show, Freddy Garcia of Left Brain Wealth Management discusses a few growth stocks in a value sector, financial services, and John Augustine of Huntington Private Bank talks stocks in the Market Call.

Freddy Garcia, first vice president of investments at Left Brain Wealth Management, discusses how the election did -- or didn't -- change the outlook on the growth stocks that the firm liked before the voting, and talks about why the cyber-security sector is a space that can support a number of fast-growing issues, including one stock that's up about 150 percent this year but still has plenty growth ahead.

Blair Sheppard, author of 'Ten Years to Midnight: Four Urgent Global Crises and Their Strategic Solutions," discusses current situations that threaten orderly governments, economic systems and more in the United States and around the globe and talks about the steps that can be taken to avoid a dark future. Also on the show, Freddy Garcia of Left Brain Wealth management discusses how the election did -- or didn't -- change the outlook on growth stocks the firm liked before the voting, and suggests a new entry in a sector that's warming up, Greg McBride of Bankrate.com talks about why many Americans are missing out on current mortgage refinancing opportunities, and Bill Stone of Stone Investment Partners gives his take on the market and the economy.

The South Siders take on Schmidt, Rose and the 1980 Phillies with Steve Carlton matched up against Freddy Garcia on the mound.  Jon Miller sets the stage with his take on the Phillies; AJ Pierzynski explains why the ’05 Sox went all the way.  .  Feel free to be following along and checking box scores and brackets at the league website, TheThrowbackLeague.com.

Your White Sox questions are answered by hosts Chris Tannehill and Herb Lawrence in this edition of Mailbag Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Freddy Garcia is the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement at Marist College in New York. His role is to promote inclusion amongst all constituents of the college and to teach others how to really listen with curiosity, openness, and compassion. He joins me today to discuss how he got into this role, what he has seen change in diversity and inclusion over the recent years, and the challenges we are facing now more than ever. We also talk about ways Marist College inspires people to pay attention and take action, and ways we can both honor our differences and find common ground at the same time.   Key Takeaways [3:57] Freddy was born and raised in the South Bronx of New York City and moved up north to attend Marist College. A first-generation United States citizen, he was also the first in his family to attend college. His family set expectations high by displaying a hard work ethic. Freddy got a job right out of college working in diversity and has stayed intrigued with how deeply it benefits others when you create a culture of understanding and inclusion. [9:02] In the past decade, Marist college has doubled the amount of non-white attendees. That number went from 13.3% in 2008 to 22.9% in 2018. [11:43] We tend to stick with what we know and what seems familiar. However, there is much to be gained from branching out. When we ask questions from a place of curiosity, we can find common ground, despite having differences. [15:57] Freddy’s role as the Special Assistant to the President for Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement is a Cabinet Leader position that holds a lot of responsibility. It is Freddy’s role to work with faculty, staff, and students of all types to support diversion and inclusion from a place of innovation at every step of the way. [18:14] It all comes down to people. None of us are experts in what we don’t know about others, but real change happens we try to listen and understand. [26:24] We must first look inside ourselves to get to know where we stand in the conversation of diversity, and from there we can affect others. We also must realize not everyone engages and discovers their “Oh! I get it!” moment the same way, and inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all approach. [39:20] It is both a heart-based and business-oriented choice for institutions to be at the forefront of this topic. [43:38] To use a sports metaphor, when we build a team based on the strengths and unique abilities of individuals, the entire team wins.   Resources: Purchase Bring Your Whole Self to Work and gain access to bonus material Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram TED Radio Hour Marist College Freddimir Garcia

Rumors are flying about the possibility of expansion and realignment in Major League Baseball. Greg and guest host Eric Acosta (Rick and Morty) break down the possibilities, including possible cities, the elimination of the American and National leagues, and a league-wide DH. Plus, we talk about the Mariners surprising start and whether they can keep it up. Finally, in a special edition of our “favorite/least favorite” series, Eric picks his favorite and least favorite White Sox of all-time. With thoughts on Robinson Cano coming back, Freddy Garcia, Gordon Beckham, the World Cup, Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerko, whether Felix Hernandez should get a playoff start, Nick Swisher, Jean Segura, Joey Cora, and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We opened up the podcast to our favorite people: you the White Sox fan!You asked the questions and we answered them! Who will be the White Sox closer in 2020?Can Avi Garcia be an effective #2 hitter? Who will be the Nicky Delmonico of 2018? Who has been the biggest surprise at spring training? There are questions about Adam Engel, Ryan Cordell, Carson Fulmer, Yoan Moncada, as well as Roger Bossard, Mike Ditka and Rocky Biddle.We also give away a signed Freddy Garcia baseball from 2005.

On today's episode, Eric Graff, Brad Stiene, Drew Wilburn and myself got together in a Google + Hangout to talk about all kinds of Atlanta Braves stuff. We went over: -Greg Maddux entering the Hall of Fame without a logo -Bobby Cox, Tom Glavine and Maddux all entering the Hall together -Freddy Garcia's recent minor league contract -Eric O'Flaherty signing with the Oakland Athletics -All kinds of arbitration talk. -And finally, we talked about the Braves new stadium plans, since we've only written about this

Sam and Alan learn to speak Bawlmerese, courtesy of the fine chaps at Bird's Eye View, another excellent Orioles podcast which is actually based in Baltimore, unlike our sham of an operation.  Scientology, world hunger, fire engines, and Freddy Garcia are also discussed at great length.

Time is running out on the 2006 Angels baseball season. The team gets one-hit against Freddy Garcia today on get away day in Anaheim. Jeff figures we can lose four or five more games before our season is finished.